Skyrim Is Windy
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #52 of 108 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Skyrim is a windy place but there is no signs of any strong winds in Skyrim except for the blowing wind sounds that occurs at times.
Skyrim Is Windy is a mod made from scratch that will improve your immersion in Skyrim by making flora such as plants, grass, bushes and trees to animate and react to winds. It covers every asset for every DLC. Including trees/plants/grass and bushes on Solstheim island.
- []Takes no performance []Covers all assets for every DLC []Compatible with major mods like Skyrim flora overhaul or weather mods like true storms []Completely script free []Possible to merge with bashed patch []Compatible with every grass mod
Compatibility:
- []Skyrim Flora overhaul - Compatible []Blowing in the Wind - Compatible []Weather mods - Compatible []Simply Bigger Trees SE - Compatible, Load my mod after Simply Bigger Trees SE []Realistic Aspens - Compatible []Harvest Overhaul - Compatible, Download the patch and make sure it's loaded after both mods. []Better Harvest- Compatible, Download the patch and make sure it's loaded after both mods.
Not compatible with:
- []Windy Skyrim - This mod already do what that mod does and more! Only use that mod if you don't have all the DLCs
Savegame compatible and clean:
The mod is savegame compatible and is also safe to uninstall. This mod is completely script free.Install:
Activate with your mod manager Load it on bottom, if you have skyrim flora overhaul, load after that mod.Permissions:
This mod is made by Gorgulla and is ONLY allowed to be uploaded by Gorgulla on either Nexusmods or Bethesda. If you find it elsewhere, IT'S STOLEN. YoSkyrim Is Windy adds visible wind effects to Skyrim, making the world feel more dynamic and immersive. With nearly 20,000 endorsements and 2 million downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual enhancement for players who want more atmospheric weather.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 19,688 endorsements and 2M downloads.
- Simple, focused improvement that makes Skyrim feel more alive.
- Last updated in 2017, but still widely used—proof it works.
⚠️ Cons
- No longer updated since 2017, so may have compatibility issues with newer mods.
- Visual effect may be subtle or not noticeable in all weather conditions.
For Skyrim players who want a more atmospheric world without overhauling their game. If you're a modder looking for a quick immersion boost, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer minimal changes or are on a strict mod list where every addition risks conflicts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Pair with a weather mod like Climates of Tamriel for best results.
- Check your load order—place it after other weather mods to ensure effects apply.
- If you notice no wind, try walking near mountains or open plains where wind is more visible.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Gorgulla
- Version
- 4.03
- Downloads
- 1,956,762
- Endorsements
- 19,688
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/7/2016
- Updated
- 1/2/2017
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